Natural Stone Restoration Alliance! site syndication http://nsraweb.com Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:47:33 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://nsraweb.com/index.php/Story/Avoiding_Efflorescence.html Avoiding Efflorescence We have all seen it. That chalky white powdery residue that is evident on newer brick and block masonry projects. Unfortunately, it can also occur on newer stone installations as well. That chalky white powdery residue is called efflorescence.... Wed, 06 May 2009 14:29:33 +0100 http://nsraweb.com/index.php/Nsra_Approved/LOOK.html June 05-06-07/09 Countertop and... Fri, 06 Mar 2009 19:23:14 +0100 http://nsraweb.com/index.php/Newsflash/Removing_Ceramic_Tiles_Carpet_Tack-Strips_From_Terrazzo_Floors.html I want to rip out the carpet tack-strip and pry up the tile, Is it likely that the terrazzo underneath the tile can be saved? I get this question asked all the time from customers, Replies Al Shulze... Sun, 15 Feb 2009 10:36:00 +0100 http://nsraweb.com/index.php/Latest/Stone_Repair_Class.html The 2nd in a series of natural stone restoration classes for floors seems to be a “hit” for those in the stone restoration trade or those that are starting a new enterprise. Josveek Huligar, http://www.Huligar.com a founding member of the Natural... Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:26:37 +0100 http://nsraweb.com/index.php/Story/Natural_stone_countertops_are_not_only_beautiful_to_look_at_but_are_a_smart_investment_as_well.html Thinking of changing your kitchen countertops? Here are some things to consider before deciding how and where to spend your money and what is right for you. Natural stone countertops are not only beautiful to look at but are a smart... Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:09:35 +0100 http://nsraweb.com/index.php/Story/October_24-25/08_stone_repair_class.html This two-day boot camp is packed with skills training that can only be learned through a true hands-on experience. One on one tutoring based on your individual skill level. Each student has the oppUse the buy now button below to... Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:36:20 +0100 http://nsraweb.com/index.php/Latest/Orlando_Fl_We_Do_Floors_Takes_Restoring_Terrazzo.html Orlando Fl: We Do Floors Takes Restoring Terrazzo To The Next Level.. By Steve Patrick As an architect I am highly aware of the lost art of terrazzo and the difficulty in finding skilled artisans to restore and maintain floors .... Sat, 02 Aug 2008 15:45:59 +0100 http://nsraweb.com/index.php/Latest/EPA_Confirms_That_Granite_Countertops_Pose_No_Significant_Health_Risk.html New U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) statements reaffirm that granite countertops pose no significant health risk, discounting recent alarmist reports about the safety of granite countertops, said the Marble Institute of America, the nation's leading natural stone association. The EPA issued... Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:16:36 +0100 http://nsraweb.com/index.php/Story/Whats_Lurking_in_Your_Countertop.html When marketing a product, one expects a bit of hype. The idea is to show that the product is the best over the competitor's line of product. That is the trade of advertisers and the history of marketing. Some tactics... Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:16:40 +0100 http://nsraweb.com/index.php/Story/Plastic_Paper_and_the_Price_of_Gas.html In a world gone “green”, everyone these days seems to be on the re-purpose, re-use and recycle, ban wagon. Yet do we truly understand what works, what does not, what is hype, what is real and just what does “going... Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:04:57 +0100 http://nsraweb.com/index.php/Newsflash/Designing_Kitchen_Space.html The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in the home and care needs to be taken to design the workspace properly. Working on a kitchen countertop that is very small or poorly designed can be very frustrating. When it... Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:45:55 +0100 http://nsraweb.com/index.php/Newsflash/Designing_With_Granite.html Individuals who are moving into new homes or who are redesigning the kitchens in their old homes need to design the layout of the kitchen before they start considering their options for kitchen countertops. There are several designs that homeowners can... Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:34:14 +0100 http://nsraweb.com/index.php/Newsflash/Why_Use_Granite_Countertop.html Granite countertops are perfect for all homes because they strike the perfect balance between function and style. Besides lending the kitchen with a polished and sophisticated look, granite kitchen countertops are also extremely functional as they are highly resistant to... Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:05:29 +0100 http://nsraweb.com/index.php/Story/August_22nd-23th_2008_Stone_Repair_Class.html This two-day boot camp is packed with skills training that can only be learned through a true hands-on experience. One on one tutoring based on your individual skill level. Each student has the opportunity to perform multiple repairs and polish... Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:17:47 +0100 http://nsraweb.com/index.php/Newsflash/Slate_Floor.html Slate is another type of material available. It is mostly use for flooring. It has a striking stone texture and earthy color tones, as well as varieties in color, pattern and surface profile made it even more suitable for flooring.... Sun, 01 Jun 2008 20:00:00 +0100 http://nsraweb.com/index.php/Newsflash/Features_of_Granite.html If you want granite as your countertop’s material, you have to know the features of granites to make the designing process easier for you to maintain and protect it. Sat, 31 May 2008 20:00:00 +0100 http://nsraweb.com/index.php/Newsflash/Bathrooms.html Nowadays, we no longer encounter take-it-or-leave-it situation when it comes to decorating our bathrooms. There are no longer limited choices of colors or patterns of tiles to choose from. Hundreds, thousands or even millions of different patterns, colors, styles and... Thu, 29 May 2008 20:00:00 +0100 http://nsraweb.com/index.php/Newsflash/Countertops_for_Your_Kitchen.html You need to invest time when choosing the best natural stone countertop according to your requirements. Do not select based on physical beauty alone as practicality goes a long way. Take heed the maintenance steps needed such as regular staining... Wed, 28 May 2008 20:00:00 +0100 http://nsraweb.com/index.php/Newsflash/Best_Bathroom_Design_Ideas.html Gone are the days when consumers choices'are limited to plain white, square shapes and glazed ceramic finishes. Today consumers are spoilt for choice and as hundreds of various styles,colors and sizes are available. The materials are not only made in... Tue, 27 May 2008 20:00:00 +0100 http://nsraweb.com/index.php/Newsflash/How_to_clean_granite_countertops.html Granite countertops provide lots of benefits such as it can stand the test of time and minimum effort for upkeep. Granite is the longest lasting of all stones second only to diamonds. It can withstand boiling temperatures as a result... Tue, 27 May 2008 20:00:00 +0100 http://nsraweb.com/index.php/Newsflash/Benefit_of_Marble_Tile_Floor.html Demand has surged for marble tile floors over the last twenty years and showing no signs of slowing down. It adds a touch of class to the home and office plus its value for money. There are many kinds of... Mon, 26 May 2008 20:00:00 +0100 http://nsraweb.com/index.php/Newsflash/Designing_Walkways_for_Style_and_Function.html How well you design your walkway? A walkway to your house should have sufficient space for cars to access easily. Proper planning is needed in designing the structure of the walkway to avoid any future mishaps. An efficient drainage system would... Sun, 25 May 2008 20:00:00 +0100 http://nsraweb.com/index.php/Newsflash/Myths_of_Granite.html Granite is a well known occurring type of invasive, igneous rock which usually has a medium to large texture. Have you ever heard of Myths of Granite? Have in mind what's that about? Well, let us explore 10 different myths... Sat, 24 May 2008 20:00:00 +0100 http://nsraweb.com/index.php/Newsflash2/Radon_In_Granite_Causes_Cancer.html In what seems to be a genuine concern of the effects of radon emissions in residential homes, a certain website from a non-profit organization out of Houston has made it a point to imply without scientific proof, that natural stone... Wed, 21 May 2008 20:51:27 +0100 http://nsraweb.com/index.php/Story/Spring_Cleaning_Your_Granite.html A Tune- up for your natural stone countertop. Now that the season for Spring Cleaning has arrived, don’t forget to add to your checklist an examination of your stone surfaces. Here’s a DIY list of things to check for preventative maintenance care for... Sun, 18 May 2008 11:58:05 +0100 http://nsraweb.com/index.php/Newsflash/Stone_Color.html The beauty of natural stones lies in their distinctive nature. No two stones are the ever same as each piece of stone has its own natural characteristics such as color, veining and markings, as well as hardness and porosity. The opulent, intensity... Sat, 17 May 2008 04:18:11 +0100 http://nsraweb.com/index.php/Newsflash/Veins_In_Natural_Stone.html Since ancient times, natural stones have added a sense of grandeur to palaces, catherdrals, civic buildins and living spaces all over the world. These stones contain natural veining and color that enhances their uniqueness and attraction. Sat, 17 May 2008 04:08:07 +0100 http://nsraweb.com/index.php/Story/Granite_As_A_Building_Material.html Granite has been used as a building material since ancient times. It is one of the oldest and most durable building products available, and will far outlast the building in which it's installed. It has become the material of choice for today's luxury... Tue, 13 May 2008 19:10:03 +0100 http://nsraweb.com/index.php/Nsra_Approved/Huligar_Stone_Restoration.html Huligar Stone Restoration services natural stone which has been quarried from all over the world. As a product of nature, stone is prone to variations in color, texture, and density. We repair and maintainany natural stone surfaces that have been... Thu, 08 May 2008 09:46:27 +0100 http://nsraweb.com/index.php/Story/Fireplace.html A fireplace is an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built, generally to keep us warm especially during winter or gives warmth to aid survival through an extended winter at... Tue, 06 May 2008 07:41:00 +0100 http://nsraweb.com/index.php/Story/NSRA_Syndication.html It brings me great joy to announce that the open areas of the NSRA forum was fully syndicated. Q: Why is this a big deal? A: One of the reasons the NSRA was created, was to promote natural stone as a serviceable material. With... Mon, 05 May 2008 09:31:48 +0100 http://nsraweb.com/index.php/Newsflash/Tiled_Kitchen_Backsplash.html Well we finished our project! We got most of the work done over the Thanksgiving holiday. We did seal the tile and caulk around the edges this week. We did forgo a large traditional Thanksgiving dinner to do all the work, we ate frozen... Sun, 04 May 2008 16:15:20 +0100 http://nsraweb.com/index.php/Newsflash/Bathroom_Remodeling.html If I had the chance to redo my bathroom, I’d make sure it’s not the boring blue color, square ceramic tiles with the clinical white walls which not only appears impersonal, but outright screams of shortage in creativity. Tiles of all shapes, sizes,... Sun, 04 May 2008 12:11:55 +0100 http://nsraweb.com/index.php/Newsflash/What_is_sedimentary_rock_.html Sedimentary rock is one of the three main rock groups (along with igneous and metamorphic rocks) and is formed in three main ways—by the deposition of the weathered remains of other rocks (known as clastic sedimentary rocks); by the deposition... Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:20:38 +0100 http://nsraweb.com/index.php/Latest/GRANITE.html The term granite has been applied to almost any igneous stone that can retain a polish. True granites provide many of these stones but other types of igneous stone that may fall into this classification include syenites, gabbros, dolerites, and... Sun, 20 Apr 2008 13:07:24 +0100 http://nsraweb.com/index.php/Story/WHY_Choose_A_NSRA_Member_For_Your_Project.html MAKE YOUR NATURAL STONE SURFACES LOOK AS GREAT AS INTENDED ONE THE DAY OF INSTALLATION. Is your natural stone surface damaged or showing its age? Don’t replace it – repair it! For nearly a decade we have restored... Sat, 12 Apr 2008 08:07:08 +0100 http://nsraweb.com/index.php/Story/Do_not_buy_granite._it_has_bacteria.html Will bacteria grow on granite?Bacteria, like any other living organism, needs something to eat in order to live. Bacteria cannot eat granite. Unclean, unkempt countertops can harbor bacteria regardless of what countertop material is used. Granite has performed extremely... Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:20:22 +0100 http://nsraweb.com/index.php/Latest/Member_Benefits.html BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Set your company apart from the competitionCertifications for contractors, and specialtiesMedia relations tips and releases on remodeling how to increase your company's efficiency with tips via NSRA e-newsletterInformation regarding governmental affairs and how legislation affects... Sun, 06 Apr 2008 13:13:58 +0100 http://nsraweb.com/index.php/Newsflash/Natural_Stone_Protection_Plan.html We are sure that you have heard of companies that offer warranties on natural stone. But when you read the fine print they don't really warranty anythingWe would like to introduce The Oops Factor Plan. There is finally... Mon, 09 Aug 2004 08:30:34 +0100 http://nsraweb.com/index.php/Story/Natural_Stone_For_Your_Kitchen.html Kitchen counter tops are one of the most used items in your kitchen. Whether you are preparing the evening meal, storing appliances, or just enjoying that first cup of coffee in the morning, kitchen countertops serve many uses. Aside from... Mon, 09 Aug 2004 08:30:34 +0100 http://nsraweb.com/index.php/Story/Hands_On_Stone_Repair_Class.html Hands On Stone Repair Class The two-day boot camp is packed with skills training that can only be learned through a true hands-on experience. One on one tutoring based on your individual skill level. Each student has the opportunity to perform... Mon, 09 Aug 2004 08:30:34 +0100 http://nsraweb.com/index.php/Newsflash/Why_Natural_Stone_.html Natural stone such as marble and granite offer warmth and style to a home, and may even increase the resale value. It is undeniably attractive and won’t break the bank. Many people choose natural stone over other man made materials... Wed, 07 Jul 2004 11:54:06 +0100 http://nsraweb.com/index.php/Latest/Welcome_to_the_new_home_of_the_the_NSRA.html The leaders of the natural stone community committed to the education of the consumer and fellow members. Through the network of our members, we provide dedication to quality, service and lead the industry with our standards. Our mission is to... Sat, 12 Jun 2004 11:54:06 +0100